Operations with Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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To subtract fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator. For example, the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

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What is the rule for dividing fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, used to perform operations like addition or subtraction.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Simplify if necessary.

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What is the result of (4/5) ÷ (5/6)?

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The result is 24/25.

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What is the difference between 7/8 and 4/5?

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The difference is 3/40.

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What is the difference between 47/56 and 15/56?

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The difference is 4/7.